technical difficulties
plural noun
: technical problems : problems with equipment
This television station is currently experiencing technical difficulties.
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Following his performance at Empower Field, video has circulated on social media of the 2x Grammy nominee flipping his piano after onstage technical difficulties with his ‘Sand In My Boots’ performance.
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Glenn Garner, Deadline, 31 May 2026
The 33-year-old country star gave in to a moment of frustration during a recent Denver stop on his Still the Problem Tour —rolling, shoving, and eventually flipping a piano over after experiencing technical difficulties.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 31 May 2026
While Joel’s display of defiance was reportedly due to his displeasure with a film crew lighting his audience, Wallen’s piano uprising seems to have stemmed from some good, old-fashioned technical difficulties.
—Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 30 May 2026
The city is also setting a meeting recess and reconvening policy when meetings are disrupted due to technical difficulties.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 May 2026
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Glenn Garner, Deadline, 31 May 2026
The 33-year-old country star gave in to a moment of frustration during a recent Denver stop on his Still the Problem Tour —rolling, shoving, and eventually flipping a piano over after experiencing technical difficulties.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 31 May 2026
While Joel’s display of defiance was reportedly due to his displeasure with a film crew lighting his audience, Wallen’s piano uprising seems to have stemmed from some good, old-fashioned technical difficulties.
—Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 30 May 2026
The city is also setting a meeting recess and reconvening policy when meetings are disrupted due to technical difficulties.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 May 2026
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“Technical difficulties.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/technical%20difficulties. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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